Glucocorticoid use and misuse in a rural community of Kerala, India
Background: Glucocorticoids (GCs) are anti-inflammatory steroid medications prescribed globally by doctors for various illnesses and they are known to produce quick symptom relief. In India, they are among the cheapest and easily accessible over-the-counter medications. Thus, it can be misused, lead...
Main Authors: | Rachel Mulavelil, Philip Finny, Alice David, Preethy S Samuel, Lois J Armstrong |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
2022-01-01
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Series: | Indian Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism |
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Online Access: | http://www.ijem.in/article.asp?issn=2230-8210;year=2022;volume=26;issue=3;spage=234;epage=238;aulast=Mulavelil |
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